Well, the first week of school has come and gone, and even though I didn't think I would, I survived! We started on a Monday, which if you ask any teacher, is TORTURE! Wednesday or Thursday starts are much easier on both teacher AND students! They are tired, not into a routine, and always asking when its time to go home! They are not used to the long days of school after being on different schedules all summer long. I was greeted Monday morning by one of my former students with this: "Mrs. Shields! You're STILL growin' that thing in there?"
I have 20 students in my class. 14 boys, and only 6 girls! Maybe this is God's way of preparing me for raising a boy? I'm trying to keep a positive outlook on all those rambunctious little boys...thank goodness none of them are named Jack!
Not only was it my first day of school on Monday, it was Ryan's as well! We are finally into his last year at WSU. Hooray! He is set to graduate in May from WSU's College of Engineering! I am so proud of him. He has quite the classload: Calculus 4, Physics 4, Thermodynamics 4, and Econ. of Engineering, just to name a few!
This is me on the first day of school. I would've made Ryan take a picture too, but he was still in his pj's.
I have 20 students in my class. 14 boys, and only 6 girls! Maybe this is God's way of preparing me for raising a boy? I'm trying to keep a positive outlook on all those rambunctious little boys...thank goodness none of them are named Jack!
Not only was it my first day of school on Monday, it was Ryan's as well! We are finally into his last year at WSU. Hooray! He is set to graduate in May from WSU's College of Engineering! I am so proud of him. He has quite the classload: Calculus 4, Physics 4, Thermodynamics 4, and Econ. of Engineering, just to name a few!
This is me on the first day of school. I would've made Ryan take a picture too, but he was still in his pj's.
Baby News! Tomorrow will mark the start of week 27! My poor feet are not used to such long days, and I'm dealing with swollen ankles and sore feet, and Ryan's poor hands are not used to all the rubbing the've been dealing with this week!
We are taking a class on breastfeeding this weekend at the birthing center where Jack will be born. I'm very interested, and, well....you can guess how Ryan feels about this class! Partners are highly encouraged to come though, so he is coming to support me, and I'm sure it won't hurt him to know the information either!
This picture was taken last weekend before we went to the staff BBQ for school.
Special Note:
Please keep my sister in your prayers. She thought she was having an appendicitis attack the other night, and now is in the hospital. They believe she has diverticulitis, and will be undergoing testing and monitoring for the next 3-4 days. No one wants to be in the hospital for an hour, let alone several days! Not to mention that she can't eat the entire time shes there! Poor thing! I will keep you posted on her condition.
Morgan on her wedding day! Looking beautiful!
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